April 2nd, 2012
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) today announced that it will once again participate in a partnership with AMC Theaters designed to promote Autism awareness among moviegoers across the state of Illinois. April is Autism Awareness Month, and during the month special public service announcements will appear on 167 screens at select AMC Theaters across Illinois.
The public service announcement, entitled “29,000”, informs viewers that 29,000 Illinois children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The PSAs direct viewers to a new website, www.29000.org, to increase awareness and promote early intervention for children with an ASD.
The 29000.org . . . → Read More: The Autism Program of Illinois parters with AMC Theatres
March 29th, 2012
Help Convince Governor Quinn and Legislative Leaders to Preserve Funding for
Critically-Needed Autism Services in Illinois!
Funding for The Autism Program of Illinois is at risk. Governor Quinn has proposed a 5% cut to the funding of The Autism Program of Illinois. At a time when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting an substantial increase in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders, a cut to TAP would mean 1,800 fewer hours of direct services to children and 500 fewer parents, professionals and educators trained across Illinois.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Use the . . . → Read More: Help protect funding for The Autism Program
March 27th, 2012
 With the near-completion of the Nyre Home, Hope’s first campus-based community home, construction crews set out today to remove an aging building from Hope’s main campus. Below are photos from today’s demolition. . . . → Read More: Campus modernization moves forward
March 6th, 2012
 David is an adorable, 9 year old with big, blue eyes and boundless energy. Like most boys, he loves to roughhouse with his brother and go on family trips to the zoo.
But David can’t tell you about the things he loves because he doesn’t speak. He lives with the effects of severe cognitive impairment, autism and cerebral palsy.
David spent his first five days in neonatal intensive care. His parents had to take an infant CPR class before they could bring their baby home.
“A little later on,” his father, Ray, recalls, “we realized he wasn’t . . . → Read More: David’s Story of hope
March 2nd, 2012
The Hope Institute is pleased to announce that its first campus-based community home will be named for Dr. Joseph E. Nyre.
Dr. Nyre served as the President and CEO of The Hope Institute for Children and Families from 2003-2011. His leadership and vision moved Hope forward from a small residential and education program in Springfield to the statewide organization we are today. Under Dr. Nyre’s leadership, The Hope Institute grew from an organization with 250 employees to more than 660 employees, with a statewide Autism Program, a contract school in Chicago which serves 400 students and their families, an education program in Springfield serving 180 . . . → Read More: Campus home to honor Dr. Nyre
March 2nd, 2012
 For the second year in a row, a generous donor has offered to donate $1 for each new Facebook user to “Like” our fan page during the month of March.
Please help us raise awareness of The Hope Institute’s mission and encourage your friends and family to become a fan of Hope on Facebook.
Click here to visit our . . . → Read More: March Facebook Fan Drive: Hope receives $1 for each new fan!
March 2nd, 2012
 The Hope Institute Learning Academy will be participating in the 2012 Spring Food Drive with the Chicago Bulls sponsored by Vienna Beef and Midway Moving and Storage!
Teachers will start collecting cans on Monday, February 27th and will be collecting non-perishable food items until March 19th. Food items will be provided for soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters around the Chicagoland area. The classroom that collects the most boxes will earn a special incentive.
HILA will be competing with over 500 Chicago Public Schools throughout the city. The school that collects the most boxes of food will . . . → Read More: HILA students take part in the Chicago Bulls 2012 Spring Food Drive
March 2nd, 2012
 The Noll Cafe, located inside the Noll Medical Pavilion, is serving up a newly expanded menu and extended hours. The cafe, now open Monday-Friday from 7:15am – 2:00pm, has expanded its menu to include: . . . → Read More: Noll Cafe is now open for lunch!
February 3rd, 2012
 Kenny is a 16-year old boy with big brown eyes and a wonderful smile. He loves to make new friends.
But Kenny has struggled with moderate cognitive impairment, ADHD and Seizure Disorder-Landau Kleiffer Syndrome for most of his young life. Verbal communication is very difficult for him.
When Kenny was 7 years old, his mother noticed an increase in his aggression – he cried, yelled, hit and kicked when he was angry or if he didn’t get his way. He was asked to leave his school because of his behavior. He often ran away.
Every day, Kenny’s mother worried about his . . . → Read More: Kenny’s Story of Hope
February 3rd, 2012
 The Hope School Learning Center Bulldogs are headed to the Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament in March. The Bulldogs qualified for the tournament with consecutive victories at the district tournament on January 29th.
The State Basketball Tournament runs March 16-18, 2012 in Bloomington-Normal
More details are available here.
. . . → Read More: Hope Bulldogs head to state basketball tournament
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